Financial Planning
How to control fixed costs
Article by Patrick Sutton, Partner, O’Kelly Sutton, published in The Sunday Business Post 28th January 2018 One of the easiest mistakes any business can make is to let fixed costs creep up over time. Whilst costs are a necessary part of any business, when they get out of control it can have a crippling impact…
Read MoreEmployment and Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS)
The most recent increases to the EIIS scheme were a step in the right direction. This is a very important tax relief scheme for investors and one that many companies use to raise much needed seed capital. Over the last number of years O’KellySutton have advised and assisted several companies in their quest to raise…
Read MorePat Sutton on South East Radio’s ‘Business Matters’
Pat Sutton discusses the changing role of the accountancy profession in Irish business with Karl Fitzpatrick.
Read MoreO’KellySutton Wins Best Small Practice in the Irish Accountancy Awards
The inaugural Irish Accountancy Awards took place on Thursday, April 21st 2016 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dublin. Ireland’s accountancy industry was recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of over 350 industry professionals. 15 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders, practices and teams within the industry. Pat Sutton said…
Read MoreBusiness Advisory Newsbriefing
Business Advisory News O’KellySutton are delighted to be invited to contribute regular business advisory articles for AIB Business Banking and their website and newsletter. In our recent article http://business.aib.ie/blog/2015/11/7_common_challenges we outline common challenges and opportunities for SME’s and family owned businesses in todays changing environment. We expect to look at practical tips for implementing real growth in…
Read MoreStrategic Business Planning for SMEs and Family Businesses
Businesses who should undertake the O’KellySutton Strategic Business Planning (SBP) programme are those who: want to achieve growth – taking on new owners or investors – launching new products – moving into new markets – increasing size of workforce – looking to kick start their business – next generation joining the business – where buying…
Read MoreDeveloping a business plan 2015
Developing a business plan Article by Pat Sutton Partner for Sunday Business Post 19th April 2015 Business Plans may be required by many third parties like banks, government grant agencies, equity investors, potential buyers of your business, senior management or the next generation coming into the business. The plan should set out a clear strategy…
Read MoreWhat banks look for from the self employed trader
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014 In spite of what some commentators might lead you to believe it is our experience that banks are trying to lend where possible. It up to the applicant to present their best case scenario, answer any questions the bank may have and give them…
Read MoreDeveloping a business plan
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014 I’ve often been asked by business owners what’s the most important aspect of a business plan. My answer sometimes surprises when I say it’s the journey you take in preparing the plan and not the plan itself.
Read MoreBusiness Start-Up Guide
Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014 There are lots of opportunities for start-up businesses in a recovering economy but with over 40,000 new start-ups expected to be registered this year there are serious challenges ahead if you are to stand out from the crowd and succeed
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